Visit. Explore. Enjoy Minehead

Theres also lots of exciting and interesting places to visit around Minehead.

Minehead is the gateway to Exmoor which was the first of Britain’s National Parks to gain the Dark Skies reserve status

Days can be spent exploring the moor on foot or by car, seeing the Free Roaming Exmoor Ponies and Red Deer and when the sun sets the dark night skies can be spectacular. There are local Safari companies that you can book for a tour of the moors.

There are several attractions easily accessible from the pub, The West Somerset Railway is within walking distance as is the Minehead Golf Course which is located at the opposite end of the beach front. You can walk up onto North hill on a path located just along from us at the harbour.

A short distance away is the medieval village of Dunster which has a magnificent castle now looked after by the National Trust and is a great day out for the family.

Bossington and Selworthy are both charming National Trust Villages a short journey away (around 5 miles) and Porlock village and Porlock Weir by the sea are also very popular places to visit.

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About the pier

In 1895, George Luttrell was given the first official sanction to construct a pier. A dispute delayed the start of work until 1900. The 700 foot structure, designed by J.J.Webster, opened in 1901. The cost was £12,000.

There were four landing stages, tollbooth and, later, a shelter. Steamers called on a regular basis.

The pier was removed in 1940 to allow nearby gun batteries a clear line of sight. Minehead was the only pier to be completely demolished during World War II. The owners, Campbells, were awarded £90,000 compensation. The money was used to improve their steamer fleet.

Minehead Pier 2000 Association was formed in the mid-1990s. They planned a new £5 million pier using millennium funding from the National Lottery. However, the funding application was rejected.

					Just a coffee Popped in for a coffee on a rainy day, had the best cappucino in town. The barman even bought us an umbrella outside to keep us dry...				
550nigelw
4/02/2022

					Olga Fantastic food & superb service from general manager ,Rosie. Husband is a very sensitive coeliac & Rosie is very knowledgeable & accmmodating . Great service from Olie too				
Smileyface2223
4/01/2022

					Great dinner and service Very welcoming, friendly and professional. 



Last minute booking and fitted us in. 



Loved the repurposing of the piano!				
MicheleCTaylor
1/01/1970

					Excellent meal We came to The Old Ship Aground for an evening meal and were very impressed. The waiting staff were all so helpful. Had an excellent drink recommendation from one of the lads. Even though they were busy we didn't feel rushed. The service was unhurried and very attentive from everyone. The young lady behind the bar was lovely and was working really hard (they all were). The staff all seem like really lovely people who enjoy helping people. 

Husband says his mussels were the best he's ever had, all the food was excellent. 

We will definitely come again, and maybe stay as well.

Thank you to Rosie and the whole team x				
E4347CKellenm
1/01/1970

					Warm, warm, warm, and friendly Visited a couple of times whilst in Minehead. The wind was bitter but when walking through the door of the Old Ship the heat hit us. Lovely. Two open fires burning brightly and a really warm greeting from staff to match. Didn't eat here but hope to next time.

An interesting pub with an equally interesting past. Located on the harbourside of the old town to the north.

Well worth a visit, especially on a cold day.

I expect it would be rammed in the season but it has quite a lot of outdoor seating too.				
ughdar
1/01/1970

					Excellent I can thoroughly recommend The Old Ship Aground. Our repeated visits are due to the ambience, the 5 star food and brilliant service. The waiting staff are an object lesson on how to make customers feel relaxed and appreciated.				
David H
1/01/1970

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